Everything's Fine

"Everything's Fine" by Cecilia Rabess is a thought-provoking and emotional story about family, relationships, and mental health. The novel follows the lives of three sisters: Emma, who is struggling with depression and addiction; Liv, who has always been the responsible one but is now facing her own challenges; and Chloe, who is trying to find her place in the world.

The book is a poignant exploration of the impact of mental illness on individuals and their families. Rabess skillfully portrays the complexity of the sisters' relationships, showing the love and support they have for each other, as well as the challenges they face in understanding and communicating with one another.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their own unique personality and struggles. Emma's journey, in particular, is heart-wrenching and raw, as she battles with addiction and tries to find her way back to herself.

Rabess also touches on important social issues such as mental health stigma and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The book is a powerful reminder that it's okay not to be okay and that seeking help is a sign of strength.

Overall, "Everything's Fine" is a touching and insightful read that will resonate with anyone who has experienced mental health struggles or has been affected by someone else's. Rabess has written a compelling story that will stay with you long after you finish reading.

I loved this - a superb novel for a modern generation about two people, Josh and Jess, who have a somewhat turbulent, tricky relationship. Rabess has a great skill of combining scientific jargon with a funny, lively plot, making it an engaging read. Without labouring the point too much, she deals with societal issues in modern-day New York, making 'Everything's Fine' a very readable and thought-provoking novel throughout. This is definitely one to watch out for and hopefully it will be a success.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This is my first book that I have started and finished in 2023 and I hope this is a sign of things to come. What a brilliant start.

Jess and Josh meet at college, she a black, liberal young woman and he a white, conservative young man. At college they clash over numerous political and societal issues, being on different sides of almost all debates.

Forward onto work, Josh becomes a rising star in the same company that Jess joins. At work they also clash but there are clear undertones of romance and attraction there bubbling under the surface.

Their relationship is examined here against the backdrop of Obama/Trump/Black Lives Matter/MAGA etc. and their love hate relationship is played out beautifully.

This is one of those novels which lives and dies with the two main characters, if you don't like them then this book may not work for you however I thought they were both very real characters that I understood completely (but didn't agree with either at all times).

One thing I would say is that the ending may not be for everyone,.if you like things tied up at the end then you may be disappointed however, for me, the ending was so in keeping with the book as a whole I thought it was perfect.

Massive thanks to Pan Macmillan, Picador and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fun and thought-provoking.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my review.

Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess

Opposites attract... or do they? Jess and Josh are opposites - she's black, he's white... she's liberal, he's conservative, he fits in at the prestigious university they both attend and then at the investment bank they work in after graduation, whereas Jess is subject to blatant racism and sexism. And the course of true love never did run smooth...

This book deserves to be HUGE! An amazing, thought-provoking story which delights, enrages and everything inbetween. Compelling characters and a real page-turner. I absolutely loved it - very VERY highly recommended!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.